How far is Nixon, TX from Glen Rose, TX?

The driving distance from Nixon, TX to Glen Rose, TX is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.96 mi
04h 25m
Flight
205.01 mi
329.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.01 mi
Kilometers
329.93 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.96 mi
Kilometers
362.04 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Rose
Wed, Jul 1, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Nixon
Wed, Jul 1, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nixon
2026-07-01T12:39
Arrive Glen Rose
Wed, Jul 1, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nixon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jarrell
TX

City in Williamson County, Texas, United States

From Nixon
112.7 mi
02h 12m
To Glen Rose
112.2 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jul 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
97°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jul 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nixon and Glen Rose.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nixon and Glen Rose.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    18 m · 5 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Nixon Avenue

    2723 ft · 60 sec · North Nixon Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  4. 4

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  5. 5

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    27.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South I-35 Frontage Road

    100 m · 9 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 317

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lone Star Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue D

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 317

    5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Lone Star Parkway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Avenue G

    2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G

  22. 22

    Continue on North Lone Star Parkway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1914 ft · 38 sec · South 7th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C

  25. 25

    Continue on South Avenue G

    19.7 mi · 23 min · South Avenue G

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22

  27. 27

    Continue on Morgan Street

    691 ft · 17 sec · Morgan Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    23.4 mi · 35 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Elm Street

    1014 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nixon and Glen Rose.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 26%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Trail
27.1 mi · 12%
Main Street
23.4 mi · 10%
South Avenue G
19.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 317
18.9 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

58.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
205 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarrell
02h 12m from Nixon
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nixon and Sunny near Glen Rose.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nixon to Glen Rose?

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Nixon and 112.2 miles from Glen Rose.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nixon and Sunny near Glen Rose.

Stop Ideas Near Jarrell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarrell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.

RAIL

Taylor

34 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

35 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

38 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

39 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nixon and Glen Rose. Straight-line distance: 205.01 mi (329.93 km).

Nixon

#1 Nixon

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

Population2,508
Coordinates29.2674600, -97.7644400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Glen Rose

#2 Glen Rose

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

Population2,736
Coordinates32.2345900, -97.7553100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Nixon (-97.76444, 29.26746)
End: Glen Rose (-97.75531, 32.23459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.05 L · about $30.01
Round trip
$60.01
15.88 gal · 60.1 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.01 $60.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.76 $67.52
Premium $4.59 $36.45 $72.91
Diesel $3.99 $31.70 $63.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Jul 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Nixon and Glen Rose. The current time is 12:39:54.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.